Arnest Packaging Solutions to build $100M aluminum can plant in Uzbekistan

  Arnest Packaging Solutions, a division of Russia’s Arnest Group, has signed an agreement with the Uzbek government to build an aluminum beverage can plant in Uzbekistan. The investment, totaling approximately $100 million, will support the creation of over 200 jobs. The plant, expected to begin production by next fall, will have an annual capacity …

SIG secures sale of 13 filling lines at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  SIG, a global packaging solutions provider, has secured the sale of 13 filling lines during its participation in Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, held from November 5–7 in Dubai. The sold lines encompass SIG’s full range of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch systems.   Abdelghany Eladib, President & General Manager for India, Middle East & …

Interview with the CEO of Reifenhäuser: Pioneering leadership and vision

  Ben Daniel: Thank you Mr. Reifenhäuser for the insightful tour of your impressive factory. Could you provide a concise overview of Reifenhäuser Group’s journey from its founding to its current position in the industry? Bernd Reifenhäuser: Sure! Our history dates back to 1911 when my grandfather opened a blacksmith shop here in Troisdorf. The …

Reifenhäuser Group leads the way in sustainable plastic extrusion technologies

  With over a century of expertise, the Reifenhäuser Group stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the plastics industry. Founded in 1911 by Anton Reifenhäuser and still family-owned today, the company has evolved into a global leader with 1,750 employees worldwide across four specialized business units dedicated to films and nonwovens.   …

Silal’s advanced Packhouse supports UAE’s agricultural and food security goals

  The Emirates Council for Food Security recently convened to discuss the role of stakeholders in promoting the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme, as well as updates to the National Food Security Strategy 2051. The meeting, held at Silal’s Automated Packhouse in Al Ain, also covered global agriculture trends, food trade, and ways to enhance …

NDIGITEC will set new standards in flexo printing with the first Esko Crystal Quartz technology in the GCC & Middle East

  Dubai, UAE – NDIGITEC, an AI & HI powered company which has pioneered prepress and premedia solutions across the GCC, Middle East and globally, has proudly announced a strategic partnership with Esko, marking a significant advancement in its technological capabilities. Through this partnership, NDIGITEC will become the first in the Middle East and GCC …

Emirates Environmental Group explores Packaging Innovation for Sustainability

  The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) convened its fifth and final panel discussion for 2024, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions amid growing environmental challenges.   Titled “Packaging Innovation: Influence on Environment and Health”, the event brought together experts from government, academia, and the private sector to address the environmental and health impacts of modern packaging. …

Tetra Pak and Union Paper Mills launch UAE’s first carton package recycling line

  Tetra Pak, a leader in food packaging and processing, has partnered with Union Paper Mills (UPM) to establish the UAE’s first recycling line for carton packages. The AED 2.5 million joint investment aims to process up to 10,000 tonnes of post-consumer carton packaging annually, diverting waste from landfills and supporting the country’s sustainability goals. …

Hotpack Global earns EcoVadis ‘Committed’ badge

  Hotpack Global, a UAE-based packaging solutions provider, has been awarded the EcoVadis “Committed” badge in recognition of its efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations. The certification highlights the company’s adherence to environmental responsibility, ethical business practices, respect for labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement.   Hotpack’s sustainability initiatives are guided by its …